VOLUNTEER USHER PROGRAM

Thank you for your interest in our Fox Volunteer Program. We are currently in the process of filling our openings for the 2013/2014 season with the applications that have been received. At this time, no additional applications will be accepted. If you submitted an application you will be contacted should your application fit our needs during the season. All applications will be kept on file for consideration for one year. If you have not been chosen to participate in the Volunteer Program during this year, you are welcome to check back next year and re-apply at that time.

Again we appreciate your interest in our volunteer program here at the Fox Theatre.

What are the requirements?

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Neat appearance
• Good communication skills
• No physical limitations
• It is required that each participant completes the Volunteer Usher Orientation Class prior to ushering. This is a privilege, so you are expected to understand the seating arrangements, wear the appropriate attire, be able to take patrons to their seats, stand and do steps, be able to direct people to the lounges and concessions and stuff the playbills before we open the doors.

It is also important that you show up by your call time which is generally one hour and forty-five minutes before the show actually starts. (Note: Ushers coming in later than the assigned call time could be sent home at the discretion of the management.) Each volunteer should be capable of standing until each show begins and for sold out shows will be required to stand until released from duty.

Ushers are not allowed to use cell phones while on duty.

How many shows must an usher work?
Once you complete the orientation program we ask that you maintain active status by working at least one show per month to remain active
If you become inactive after a six month period, you will be dropped from the program and you may be asked to pay a reactivation fee to
be put back into the system

How long do ushers stay for each performance?
Most ushers stay through the duration of the performance but are usually released from duty ten minutes after the intermission ends.

Are ushers allowed to bring in food to eat before the show begins?
All food and drinks must be consumed before you check in for your assignments. If you bring food with you, you will be asked to remain in the main arcade until you finish eating.

The required dress code is as follows:

Women:

• Solid WHITE shirt/blouse, button down with a collar. (a solid white sweater or blazer is acceptable when worn over a white shirt. No Turtlenecks or Sleeveless Blouses.)
• Solid black skirt, knee length or longer or solid black dress pants (No Jeans)
• Tan, natural, or black hose (No white, patterned or textured hose)
• Black shoes (No sport shoes or shoes with opened toes or heels)
• Working hand-held flashlight
• No Cell phones
  

Men:

• White long-sleeved or short sleeve button down dress shirt with collar (a white cardigan sweater or blazer may be worn over the white shirt)
• Solid black tie (regular long or bow tie)
• Black dress trousers (No Jeans)
• Black shoes (No Sport Shoes)
• Dark socks
• Working hand-held flashlight
• No Cell phones
  

Where do ushers park?
The Fox does not own a parking lot but there are many lots available in the vicinity of the Fox. Once you have gone through orientation you will be given information on where to receive discounted parking when available.

Does Marta drop off near the Fox?
If you would like to take Marta you get off at the North Avenue Station and the Fox Theatre is one block North on Ponce deLeon. www.itsmarta.com